Leif Ericson (ca. 970 – ca. 1020) is regarded as the first European to land in North America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus. According to the Sagas of Icelanders, he established a Norse settlement at Vinland, tentatively identified with the Norse L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland in modern-day Canada.

Whale-watching and fishing boats in the harbor of Reykjavik, IcelandWhale-watching is a rapidly growing business in Iceland. The country is one of the best locations in Europe, where in total 23 different species of whales can be seen in the waters around. In 2011 nearly 130 thousand tou...

By Peter Prokosch

Lagoons aside the Ölfusá River Mouth, South IcelandAlong the ring-road of Iceland many internationally important wetlands can be observed.

By Peter Prokosch

Volcanic Landscape in Southern IcelandHuge parts of Iceland's barren landscapes are formed by rather recent volcanic activities, the pathways of former lava streams are often still apparent.

By Peter Prokosch

Volcanic Landscape in Southern IcelandHuge parts of Iceland's barren landscapes are formed by rather recent volcanic activities, the pathways of former lava streams are often still apparent.

By Peter Prokosch

Clean inside of a large modern fish trawler, Reykjavik, IcelandSustainable and responsible fisheries management is of a fundamental importance as fisheries are one of the main pillars of the Icelandic economy. Given this fact, the current management policy of the Icelandic governmen...

By Peter Prokosch

Volcanic Landscape in Southern IcelandHuge parts of Iceland's barren landscapes are formed by rather recent volcanic activities, the pathways of former lava streams are often still apparent.

By Peter Prokosch

River Ölfusá, just North of Selfoss, South IcelandThe Ölfusá is Icelands largest river in terms of volume (average flow of 423m3/s) and has major importance for the local salmon fishing industry. It is formed by the rivers Hvitá (coming from the glacier lake Hvitárvatn ...